La Bella Machina Photo

Photographer’s Note

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Well, it hardly needs any introduction, now does it ?

This is a Ferrari 360 Modena. The school I teach in is only a few steps away from the Ferrari Importer, and I managed to talk to the head of the garage and so I have some access to these beautifull machines. I took some pics of this Modena they have on display there.
Luckily I will have a shot at a Dino that they'll receive soon....but...hushhh...it's a secret...lol

P.P. desaturation except for the notorious spots. USM. This is the original framing, no crop.

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kaychambers (1196) 2004-07-08 22:46

I like the shot and effect, but suggest one improvement would be to rotate the badge on the wheel thru 90 or so degrees.

Well done

Regards,

Vic, Singapore. 9th July 2004.

johnnyfive (94) 2004-07-08 23:06

I like the effect of the shallow DOF. It makes it look like the entire car is speeding, except for the front which has reached a stop, demonstrating quick braking response. The rest of the car will soon catch up and stop as well.

I concur with kaychambers, it would be nice if the emblem were upright. Also, if you could catch some detail of the side of the tyre itself, either the writing or the ridges in the rubber, that would have a good feel. Good composition though.

mikee (1981) 2004-07-09 2:01

Interesting idea and choice of DoF. Simple but effective composition. I like the details of the wheel on the left and how the car unfolds in the background. Well captured. Great composition.

pridel (233) 2004-07-09 7:10

Le cheval n'est pas à l'endroit !!! Mais vous avez réussi une photo très originale dans son angle de prise de vue. J'aime beaucoup.

AJMOA (921) 2004-07-10 6:01

Excelente! Julgo apenas que o pisca teria ficado melhor sem cor, pois os meus olhos são atraídos por esse ponto laranja a meio da foto, sentindo eu que o ponto focal e principal é a jante.
Parabéns.

kkouz (44) 2005-02-16 10:00

My friend your photo is just fantastic.Well done Emanuel.

Greece European Champion 2004
04/07/2004
Portugal-Greece 0:1
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